Rise Of The Fallen || KTH FF

Chapter 26: Kiss

The hiding spot was quieter than usual when you, Taehyung, Namjoon, and Lisa returned. Jimin and Yoongi had settled back, keeping watch, their faces showing signs of exhaustion from the ongoing tension. Everyone was drained, but the weight on your chest felt heavier than ever after the revelations at Namjoon's apartment.

Taehyung glanced over at you. His eyes softened as he noticed the way you hugged your knees, staring out at nothing in particular. He walked over, crouching beside you, his hand gently resting on your arm. "Hey, Y/N... do you want to talk?"

You blinked, pulling yourself out of your thoughts and meeting his concerned gaze. The knot in your throat tightened. There was so much swirling in your mind, but words felt impossible.

Taehyung, as if sensing your inner turmoil, shifted closer, his voice gentle. "It's a lot to take in. Finding out about your father... I can't even imagine what that must be like."

"I just... I can't believe it's him," you whispered, your voice shaky. "My own father... responsible for all of this." You exhaled sharply, your hands trembling slightly. "I don't know how to wrap my head around it. I feel... lost."

He reached out, taking your hand in his, his warmth grounding you. "It's okay to feel that way. No one expects you to handle this perfectly."

Tears pricked the corners of your eyes, and you blinked them away, embarrassed to feel so vulnerable. "I feel like I don't know who I am anymore, Tae. Everything I thought was true... it's all falling apart."

Taehyung's thumb stroked the back of your hand. "You're still you, Y/N. Your father's actions don't define you. And you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here."

Your eyes met his, and something about the sincerity in his voice made the knot in your chest loosen, if only a little. He squeezed your hand gently and then stood, pulling you up with him.

"Come with me," he said softly, leading you out of the hiding spot. You followed without question, your trust in him stronger than your doubts.

Taehyung led you through the abandoned streets until you reached a small, hidden park. It was quiet, untouched by the chaos of the world around you. Overgrown trees swayed in the soft breeze, and the afternoon sunlight filtered through the branches, casting warm patches of light on the ground.

"I come here when I need to clear my head," Taehyung explained, setting down a small blanket he had been carrying and gesturing for you to sit. "It's one of the few places that feels... peaceful."

You sat down beside him, the soft grass beneath you feeling like a sanctuary. Taehyung had brought a few snacks from the hideout, laying them out between you. It wasn't much, but the gesture filled your heart with warmth.

As you nibbled on a piece of bread, Taehyung stretched out beside you, his gaze fixed on the sky. "I know things are tough right now, but you'll get through this. You're one of the strongest people I know."

You glanced over at him, your heart swelling with emotion. "You really believe that?"

He nodded, turning his head to meet your eyes. "I do. You're strong, even when you don't feel it. And I'll be here with you, no matter what happens."

The warmth in his voice and the depth in his eyes stirred something inside you, and before you could stop yourself, you reached out, your hand finding his. Taehyung's breath hitched slightly at the contact, and his fingers closed around yours, sending a shiver through you.

"I don't know what I would've done without you," you murmured, your voice barely above a whisper.

He sat up, pulling you closer, and your heart raced as you felt his warmth beside you. His gaze flickered down to your lips for a moment before returning to your eyes, as if silently asking for permission.

You nodded, barely able to breathe. And then his lips were on yours—soft, tender, and filled with all the unspoken feelings that had been building between you.  The world around you seemed to fall away as you melted into the kiss, your hands finding their way to his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath your fingertips.

Taehyung pulled you closer, his arms wrapping around you as the kiss deepened, every emotion you'd been holding back pouring out in that moment. The pain, the confusion, the fear—it all faded away, replaced by the warmth and comfort of his embrace.

When you finally pulled back, both of you breathless, face flushing, Taehyung rested his forehead against yours, his eyes fluttering closed. "I've wanted to do that for so long," he confessed, his voice low and filled with emotion.

You smiled, your heart swelling with affection. "Me too."

For a moment, the chaos of the world seemed distant. Here, in this small, hidden corner of the city, it was just you and Taehyung, and the weight of the day's revelations didn't feel so crushing.

He kissed you again, slower this time, his hand gently cradling your face as if you were the most precious thing in the world. 

So sorry for not updating for soooo long 😭😭😭

I need to stop multitasking